Farmers Co-Operative
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — PILGER, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Farmers Co-Operative | Report ID | 2024076728 |
| Address | 325 West 1st Street | City, State ZIP | PILGER, NEBRASKA 68768 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Fall protection equipment | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111199 | Inspection # | 1764437 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.00000, -97.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were working on a roof that was approximately 18 feet above the lower level. The downspout for the grain bin (from a leg) was clogged and was removed by the two employees. While cleaning it, the injured employee slid off the roof and landed on their feet, fracturing their left ankle. Fall protection was not worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2024, a worker at Farmers Co-Operative in PILGER, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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